Brand new 1/72 scale airplane model of SPAD SA 4 Aircraft with Ski Gear "French Air Force" model by Wings of the Great War.
Brand new box.
Detailed exterior.
True-to-scale detail.
Comes with a display stand.
Manufacturers original unopened packaging.
Dimensions approximately L-4 Wingspan-5.25 inches.
This model is made of resin and does not have any openings.
It is a highly detailed and accurate model perfect for collectors and enthusiasts of military history.

HISTORY ASPECTS:The SPAD S.A.4 was a distinctive and innovative aircraft developed by the Société Pour LAviation et ses Dérivés (SPAD) during World War I. First introduced in 1915 it was an evolution of the earlier SPAD S.A.2 designed to address the challenges of early aerial combat and reconnaissance. The S.A.4 was unique for its "pulpit" or nacelle design where the observer was seated in a forward-mounted pod ahead of the propeller offering an unobstructed view for reconnaissance and machine-gun operation.The SPAD S.A.4 saw limited service with the French Air Force and its allies during World War I primarily in reconnaissance roles. While the forward nacelle provided an innovative solution to firing arcs for the observers machine gun it also posed significant risks. The position made the observer vulnerable during combat and landing accidents and the aircrafts overall performance was hampered by the additional drag created by the nacelle. Despite its limitations the S.A.4 was used effectively in a few reconnaissance missions on the Western Front showcasing the adaptability and resilience of early aviators.As aerial warfare evolved rapidly the SPAD S.A.4 was soon replaced by more effective and safer aircraft designs. However its role in advancing aerial reconnaissance and gunnery techniques left a lasting legacy in aviation history. T